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rsfruitbat · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:59 pm Post subject: 16V cambelts

I've seen various threads about cambelts stretching / longevity etc. Would anyone recommend a specific belt manufacturer Very Happy

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After how many miles / months should tension / timing be checked Sad

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Is this a one off thing or do you have to keep going back to it after same amount of time Crying or Very sad

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What is everyones thoughts Confused

RSFruitbat

john 33_16v · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject:

Hi,

The belts you want are DAYCO available from alfashop in Norwich. They can supply the new tensioner/idler wheels too.

I have never rechecked tension after doing these belts on 8v and 16v cars. Perhaps i should of- dunno- keep touching wood /cloth!!

John
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rsfruitbat · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that Very Happy

Do you which are the ones to avoid

RSFruitbat

john 33_16v · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I'd personally avoid cheap motor factor cambelts like quinton hazel etc.
Fine for alternator belt, but wouldn't risk scrimping on the cambelts.

John
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aforalfa · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:06 am Post subject:

I check tension every 6000, and replace belts and pulley wheels every 12000.

seems extreme i know, but i could really do without having to rebuild the engine, and i've seen belts fall off after only 20,000, and i mean fall off, as the bearings in the tensioners go really loose, and these engines have alot of torque, so can spit them ioff.

rsfruitbat · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject:

I have had no problem replacing the pulley on the bolt on tensioner but is their a special way of getting the pulley wheel of the sprung loaded one Sad

john 33_16v · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:09 pm Post subject:

rsfruitbat · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:09 am Post subject:

rsfruitbat · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:06 am Post subject:

Asked for Dayco belts and received Gates belts in post Crying or Very sad

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Has anybody tried this manufacturer and what did they think Confused

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Dont know whether to send them back and try again Rolling Eyes

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Thoughts everyone?

RSfruitbat

john 33_16v · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:03 am Post subject:

Hi,

I think Gates belts are ok, and if supplied by Alfashop they should be good.

Worth checking they are definitely for 16v, as i think 8v ones are often Gates- not certain on this though Confused

John
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mt · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

rsfruitbat · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks john_3316v Very Happy

Just checked and mine are definately Gates 16V belts.

Is everybody else happy with this manufacturer? Confused

Regards RSfruitbat

suds · Alfasud Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Posts: 70 Location: liverpool

i used gates belts i had no problem with them i usually get the kit 2xbelts and tensioners for about £68 for the 8 valve boxer
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Alan · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject:

Gates belts are very good, i use them on my alfa 33(the rwd drift car)

rsfruitbat · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject:

I will let everyone know hopefully how they perform at 8500rpm.

RSfruitbat